What are you listening to and WHY might anyone be interested? (Vol.VIII)

Posted by: Richard Dane on 29 December 2011

With 2012 almost upon us, it's time to start a fresh thread. I've gone back to an earlier thread title because often the "why" is the most interesting part of the post.

Anyway, links:

Volume VII: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...6878604287751/page/1

Volume VI: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...ent/1566878604097229

Volume V: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...ent/1566878605140495

Volume IV: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...ent/1566878605795042

Volume III: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...ent/1566878607309474

Volume II: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...ent/1566878606245043

Volume I: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...ent/1566878607464290

Posted on: 01 December 2012 by Quad 33

On Vinyl.

"Love", conceived by George Martin and son Giles as a stage show soundtrack to Cirque de Soleil's Las Vegas spectacular. This album shows how original Beatles material can be remastered to an unbelievable high standard. The SQ is superb, it is better than anything in the new box imo, and

I like the box, but this album is something else!

Posted on: 01 December 2012 by Haim Ronen

Doug,

I will join you with another Perl:

Posted on: 01 December 2012 by Haim Ronen

Originally Posted by Florestan:

Originally Posted by Haim Ronen:

Mt reference contemporary performance of Ravel's piano music.

Haim, I waited with bated breath to see who and now I know. For some reason the original post did not reveal the attachment until I replied to it.

I guess it was for your eyes only. Who is yours?

Posted on: 01 December 2012 by Florestan

Haim, I can't say I disagree with you about Tharaud. There actually aren't many complete recordings but many gems, too many to mention, where someone might only record one or a couple of pieces by Ravel. Of the younger generation, I think I equally enjoy Tharaud with the likes of Hewitt, Osborne, or Thibaudet but am always looking and open to what's available out there. In the near future I have plans to add Bavouzet to the mix and for a new Gaspard De La Nuit I will soon be listening to the new Sudbin.

Posted on: 01 December 2012 by patk

Picked this up on ewemon's recommendation. Very good.

Followed by

Posted on: 01 December 2012 by BigH47

On CD:-

Posted on: 01 December 2012 by winkyincanada

A modern classic. One of the best records of the past 10 years.

Posted on: 01 December 2012 by BigH47

Posted on: 01 December 2012 by DrMark

Posted on: 01 December 2012 by kuma

Originally Posted by mtuttleb:

looking forward to Monday evening ....

http://www.alteoper.de/de/prog...ung.php?id=255198197

Nice!

Posted on: 01 December 2012 by tpia

Posted on: 01 December 2012 by BigH47

Posted on: 01 December 2012 by Aleg

My favourite duo .....

Posted on: 01 December 2012 by Voltaire

Why? I am tipping these guys as the 'one to watch' in 2013.

Posted on: 01 December 2012 by BigH47

Feeling poorly, sore throat and snuffles, so sitting in a darkened room listening to:-

Posted on: 01 December 2012 by patk

Grateful Dead: Spring 1990 - So Glad You Made It

Double CD.

Posted on: 01 December 2012 by oldneil

Posted on: 01 December 2012 by naim_nymph

HELP!

from the Beatles new vinyl box-set : )

and next up the 'white album'.

Posted on: 01 December 2012 by patk

Traffic - Traffic

Posted on: 01 December 2012 by DrMark

Posted on: 01 December 2012 by kuma

Pletnev's No.4.

Played out very Russian.

Louis meets Tchaikovsky.

Posted on: 01 December 2012 by kuma

Mccoy Tyner: Looking Out

His *funky* effort from early 80s with all star cast: Carlos Santana, Stanley Clarke, Gary Bartz. Odd choice of the vocalist, Phyllis Hyman ruins this album.

Posted on: 01 December 2012 by kuma

I almost could see Beethoven in Gulda.

Posted on: 02 December 2012 by EJS

Simeon ten Holt, Dutch composer (24 January 1923 – 25 November 2012). The man's most famous work is his obstinate song, a melodious and addictive work with strong ties to minimal music,

Cheers,